Donegal Fiddle MusicJimmy McGinley (1879-1957)
Jimmy (Jimmy Bhidí Mhicí) of Cionn na Coilleadh was regarded locally as a noted fiddle player, and is particularly remembered for playing waltzes, some of which are still played…
Jack McElroy (1910-1996)
Christened John Francis, but commonly known as Jack, he was born and raised in the townland of Glenmalin (Gleann Málainn), the son of John and Mary Ann McEllroy. …
Patrick Breslin (1897-1994)
Patrick, or ‘Paddy the Cooper’ as he was known locally, was born with a twin sister Mary Ann in Straboy (An Srath Buí). Growing up there in the…
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